Job Description

Career Snapshot

* Employee Type:
Full-Time

* Location:
New York, NY

* Career Type:
Retail Operations

* Date Posted:
6/1/2021

About Us

At Advance Auto Parts we have a passion for YES. Each day we are motivated by a passion to help our Customers. We have a commitment to advance the lives of our fellow Team Members, Customers, and the Communities where we live and work.

When you join our team, you become one of more of over 70,000 knowledgeable and experienced Team Members who are committed to providing outstanding customer service to our customers, communities and each other every day.

With over 5,100 stores in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands, we are a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider. With opportunities ranging from our front lines in our Stores to our Distribution Centers to our Corporate Support Center and our rapidly growing Professional Business, we have the career for you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Career Description

Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., Advance Auto Parts, Inc., the largest automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serves both the professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. Advance operates over 5,200 stores, over 100 Worldpac branches and serves approximately 1,300 independently owned Carquest branded stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada. Advance employs approximately 74,000 Team Members. Advance Auto Parts works hard to create an environment of honesty, integrity, mutual trust and dedication. Since our founding by Arthur Taubman in 1932, these values havent changed.

Career Description
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class

APM JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
The Asset Protection Manager (APM) works directly with the Sr APM and the Vice President(s) of Operation (VPO). They are responsible for directing and coordinating the AP Department efforts and initiatives in partnership with the VPO, District Managers and Store Teams to achieve maximum effectiveness in controlling loss within their assigned Territory. The APM oversees the AP Operations of approximately 150+ stores. They are held accountable for all investigations, controllable lines of shrink, cost of risk, training and assessments to ensure operational and procedural compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work closely with assigned VPO(s), District Managers and Store Teams to drive strategic objectives
Work with business partners to execute programs which support areas of profitability, inventory excellence and business continuity
Maintain and track inventory and outlier performance for each store in assigned area, pursue trends in and devise improvement strategies in partnership with the VPO(s), District Managers and Store Teams
Manage Territory Shrink Program to include analyzing trends in shrinkage, determining root cause, devising improvement strategies and providing recommendations to address opportunities and gaps in execution in partnership with the Operators
Perform comprehensive audits of assigned region to analyze business operations and ensure policy and procedural compliance
Conduct VPO Territory, District and Store Team Asset Protection training both in person or via telephone
Participate in VPO Territory and District visits and/or calls as necessary, to strengthen partnerships and improve the overall awareness of the AP Departments efforts and initiatives
Present findings (patterns and trends) and proposed solutions to executive leadership
Manage investigations, audits, store visits, and other duties as assigned
Manage Secure Store exception based reporting software to identify areas of loss or exposure within the company
Initiate, manage and document all investigations relating to internal theft, external theft, fraud and policy violations
Conduct face-to-face and/or telephone interviews with team members suspected of internal theft, fraud or policy violations
Assist in coordination of physical security programs (alarms, CCTV, safes, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong leadership skills strategic, proactive and growth minded
Ability to led diverse teams towards common goals
Strong partnership, interpersonal and collaboration skills
Strong business and financial acumen
Proficient knowledge of excepted internal investigation processes and methodologies in a retail environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
Must be self-motivated with highly-effective time management skills
Must have solid conflict management skills with the ability to work alone in stressful situations
Must have proficient project planning skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize and control job responsibilities to meet deadlines in an environment with overlapping and potentially conflicting priorities

Minimum Requirements:
5 years of asset protection experience
3+ years of multi-unit experience
Pass extensive background check
Ability to work nights, evenings and weekends appropriate to retail business needs
Certified in Wicklander/Zulawski methodologies on interview and interrogation techniques are required. Certified Forensic Interviewer preferred

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or three years multi-unit related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Up to 60% overnight travel may be required to complete the requirements associated with this position